Transom saver or no?

[redneck joe]

Good point but still question the flex and forces when being operated as compared?

 

[airshot]

This could be argued until the end of time....bottom line is, if your worried about transom weakness then buy a transom saver, if you think your motor mount is solid, then take the gamble. No one can make you decide, your boat....

 

[HoosierHacker89]

I’ve already bought the transom saver and installed the mounting bracket. I wanted to make sure I wasn’t causing more harm by using it at this point.

 

[cyclops222]

FEAR sells
I have just tipped both motors all the wayup and latched them. That position removes ALL the outboard weight from WAY behind the transom. It now sits right over the top of the transom Preventing any constant pulling outward of the transom. Even on severe road bumps. I do strap the transom to the trailer.

 

[airshot]

I’ve already bought the transom saver and installed the mounting bracket. I wanted to make sure I wasn’t causing more harm by using it at this point.

Most savers that I have seen, have a spring loaded or a snubber that has some give under severe stress, yet keeps motor from flopping around. you don't want the motor to flop up and down, yet some kind of give or control in a severe situation. It is the constant flopping up and down that causes severe issues.

 

[FLATHEAD]

The roads here in my part of Pa. are pitiful. Transom saver all the way.